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Purified Cotton™ is 100% pharmaceutical grade purity—nothing more, no surprises, no chemicals, toxins, or contaminants. It’s the highest grade of cotton available to the world, best for contact with sensitive human skin, and the only grade that can truthfully be called pure.

By P. Cotton
on March 21, 2018

What’s REALLY in Those Wet Wipes?

Natural Living, Parents, Uncategorized

Have you ever used a wipe and thought to yourself, “What is this wipe made of? What ingredients are in the solution?”

These questions are vital, especially when it comes to wipes being used on infants and children. Do you know what’s in your wipe? There are two main components to a wipe: the physical make-up and the solution the wipe sits in until it’s used.

The Wipe Itself

Most wipes are made of a blend of multiple fibers (non-woven). Not surprisingly, the more trustworthy wipes are made of cotton. When searching for a wipe, durability is key. Cotton naturally becomes stronger when wet, which sounds like the ideal wipe, right? However, most wipes are made from rayon and polyester, or a blend of both. Polyester is not biodegradable and rayon requires a lot of

By P. Cotton
on November 08, 2017

Smart Consumers Are Rethinking Fast Fashion

Tips for Living With a Sensitive Bladder

Adult Incontinence, Purified Cotton

What is a Sensitive Bladder?

Everyone knows what the urge to pee feels like, but there are many people that find it hard to control that urge when it hits. No pee dance will hold it in if you’ve got a sensitive bladder. This can lead to an embarrassing moment, but there are a couple of tips we came across that can help you control the urge. Of course, it’s recommended you talk to your doctor if cases of urgency are frequent and impossible to control.

Tip 1: Stay healthy

Excess weight puts an undue amount of pressure on your bladder, which could cause frequent urination. It’s also important to vary your exercise routine. Daily walks are great, but the pelvic muscles that hold urine in also need to be worked. Daily kegel exercises are a great way to strengthen your pelvic floor.

Tip 2: Skip the Caffeine

By P. Cotton
on September 18, 2017

What’s Really in my Tampon?

Cotton, Period Care, Tampons

The weekly grocery trip. Or maybe daily for some of us. At one point or another, most women have to mark ‘tampons’ off that list. So how do you decide which box to buy?

Is budget important to you? Absorption? What about ingredients? What’s in my tampon, really?

While some marketing campaigns might have you think that tampons are made out of pure clouds, the reality is far more concerning. If you’re buying any old box of tampons, chances are you may be putting some harmful ingredients into the most sensitive part of your body, like:

Rayon
Used because of it’s highly absorbent nature, this semi-synthetic (read: man-made) material is one of the reasons TSS (toxic shock syndrome) is a concern. Although TSS cases peaked in the ‘80s and the most absorbent

By P. Cotton
on March 17, 2017

What is a Natural Fiber?

Purified Cotton, Tampons

Last week we talked about synthetic fibers. We dove into the how they basically take plastic pellets and make them into material that then goes into your wipes, your pads, and other things that you wouldn’t think have any plastic in them. Today, we’re going to talk about natural fibers and why your body likes them much better. rsz_natural_fiber

A natural fiber will always come from a plant, animal, or mineral source. Cotton is an example of a plant sourced natural fiber, wool is an example of a natural fiber that comes from an animal, and asbestos is a mineral. Humans have been using natural fibers since civilization began to form, but in modern clothing, feminine hygiene, and beauty products, you’d be hard pressed to find any natural fiber. It’s worth it to take the time to find products containing 100% cotton though.

Want to know why?

Cotton is Less Toxic

You already pay attention to the ingredients

By P. Cotton
on March 03, 2017

What is a Synthetic Fiber?

Purified Cotton

Everyone knows about the fiber you need to be incorporating in your diet, but did you know there are other kinds of fiber that can have an impact on your health?

Fibers are a part of your everyday life, comprising many of the materials that you touch everyday, but not all fibers are created equally. By definition, a fiber is a substance that is longer than it is wider, but when you combine these small substances, you get a variety of useful products.

There are two main types of fibers that you need to be aware of:

-Synthetic Fibers

-Natural Fibers

Today we’re going to talk about synthetic fibers, how they’re made, and how you’re probably using them on a daily basis to care for some of the most sensitive parts of your body.

A synthetic fiber is a man-made fiber derived from oil-based products like plastic. Companies like ExxonMobil, BP, and

By P. Cotton
on February 09, 2017

Is Your Top Sheet Telling the Truth?

Cotton, Pads, Purified Cotton, Uncategorized

sanitary tampon and towel - beauty treatment

In many feminine pad commercials, the main emphasis is always on the absorbent core, but there are other parts of the pad that deserve your attention. While a leak-free day is important, the outermost layer of the pad, also known as a top sheet, is touching one of the most sensitive parts of your body. Have you ever thought about what it’s made out of?

The truth is that many products you find on the shelf contain a top sheet constructed out of synthetic fibers. But just what is a synthetic fiber? In short, it’s a man-made textile developed using chemicals. What starts as plastic pellets is eventually broken down into thin strands and woven together to form the top sheet of your pad. While natural fibers like cotton inherently conduct moisture, synthetic fibers are oil-based and tend to trap moisture against the body. Goodbye, freshness!

By P. Cotton
on January 04, 2017

An Aging Population Deserves Quality Cotton

Adult Incontinence, Cotton, Medical Supplies, Purified Cotton, Recent News

In a report released by Persistent Market Research today, consumer demand for disposable medical supplies is expected to rise significantly by 2020. But just what are disposable medical supplies? Every time you go to the doctor or the dentist, certain products are used to conduct whatever tests you might need that day. A q-tip for a saliva sample, a dressing for a wound, and blood glucose test strips are all examples of disposable medical supplies. Other items include adult incontinence diapers and even the cotton balls used to wipe down your arm before you’re given a shot.

One of the reasons for the particularly high growth in this field is the aging Baby Boomer population. As more Americans enter their golden age, visits to the doctor increase, which places a higher demand on the products that are used the most. Did you know that Barnhardt’s Purified Cotton ™ is also placed in many health care products? Due to it’s

By P. Cotton
on January 03, 2017

Why Buy American Cotton?

Agriculture, Cotton

The idea of “buying local” is no longer a trend. Consumers of all demographics realize the importance of supporting local businesses and the advantages it can have, especially when it comes to your diet. Slowly but surely, this idea is creeping into other forms of businesses, but let’s face it; Everything you need isn’t made in your hometown. At that point, it’s advantageous to look for American-made products and products made with Purified Cotton™ fit the label to a tee. Here are two BIG reasons you should consider buying cotton grown in the good ol’ US of A.

American Grown Cotton is Sustainable

Every product in your home (and even its various pieces) must go through what is called a “supply chain.” According to Investopedia, “a supply chain is a network between a company and its suppliers to produce and distribute a

By P. Cotton
on November 18, 2016

10 Thoughts Every Woman Has on Her Period

Cotton, Pads, Pantyliners, Period Care, Purified Cotton, Tampons

Whether you’ve got your flow down to a science or it manages to sneak up on you each month, there are many thoughts that rattle through your brain from beginning to end. Of course every woman’s period and side effects are different. Some of us veg out, others exercise the cramps away, but you can guarantee that at least one of these thoughts has gone through your head while period-ing.

“Why am I crying?”

Even though you know that commercial with the dog and cat in it isn’t that sad and you know that the dog didn’t really die in real life, you’re a balling mess on the couch for two minutes while your BF looks at you wide-eyed, rubbing your back for comfort.

“At least I’m not pregnant!!”

No need to elaborate here.

“Who says chocolate isn’t a breakfast